(Newswire.net — November 15, 2016) — During the 2016 presidential elections, Americans expressed their “fierce opposition to an economic and political system that puts wealthy and corporate interests over their own,” Bernie Sanders wrote in an article published in the New York Times.
In the article, Sanders expressed his opinion as to why Hillary Clinton lost the elections.
“I am saddened, but not surprised, by the outcome,” Sanders wrote. “It is no shock to me that millions of people who voted for Mr. Trump did so because they are sick and tired of the economic, political and media status quo.”
Sanders points out that corporations are exploiting workers, forcing them to work longer hours for lower wages. He stated that workers are tired of being put in a position where they can’t afford the overpriced healthcare, can’t send their children to college, and work without pension funds. Meanwhile, more than half of all new income goes to the top 1 percent, making the rich wealthier.
Americans are tired of corporations who have drained the life out of once beautiful towns. When a large corporation kill the competition, the small enterprises, people start leaving their communities in pursuit of jobs, “all while corporations suck the wealth out of their communities and stuff them into offshore accounts,” Sanders wrote.
Summing up American families who exist in despair, with no way to afford decent housing or are in debt, in the grasp of financial institutions or corporations “too big to fail,” there is no surprise this vast majority voted for a change and that is what Donald Trump offered.
“President-elect Trump is right,” Sanders wrote. “The American people want change. But what kind of change will he be offering them?” Sanders questioned whether Trump would endure fighting the most powerful people in the U.S.
Sanders wondered if the newly elected US President would find the strength to fight the real enemies, such as oil industry magnates and pharmaceutical corporations, or would he steer the anger of the majority towards the less fortunate, the immigrants, the poor, the helpless.
“Rest assured, there is no compromise on racism, bigotry, xenophobia and sexism. We will fight it in all its forms, whenever and wherever it re-emerges,” Sanders stressed.
However, putting aside all of Trump’s campaign gaffes, Sanders wrote that he is ready to give him a chance. “I will keep an open mind to see what ideas Mr. Trump offers,” Sanders wrote, adding that he will see if he and Trump can work together.
Sanders further wrote that he is going to give Trump a chance by presenting some very real opportunities.
“Let’s end the ability of wealthy campaign contributors to buy elections,” Sanders ended the list of propositions which include rebuilding “crumbling infrastructure” and creating millions of well-paying jobs.” He also called for reform of the economic system that allow “billionaires like Mr. Trump not to pay a nickel in federal income taxes.”